Civic reception to mark Banbridge festival’s 50th anniversary
and live on Freeview channel 276
The festival, which was the brainchild of Patricia Mulligan, started off 50 years ago in a very humble way, in the front dining room of the Belmont Hotel.
But, with the help of a very enthusiastic and hard working committee, it has grown to be a giant among festivals.
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Hide AdWith over 130 trophies and around £1,000 in bursaries up for grabs each year, competitors from far and wide flock to the event to showcase their skills.
The five day competition has seen over 30,000 entries since its inception and has been coined the ‘birthplace’ for future stars of the stage and screen.
The 50th Performing Arts Festival will return to the stage of the Belmont Hotel this November.
It’s expected to attract around 2,000 entries from every corner of Northern Ireland.
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